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Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCR-HC40
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Product Summary
Sony Handycam DCR-HC40
price range: $495.00
The DCR-HC40's touch screen can be inconvenient to use, but this affordable compact camcorder's footage in automatic mode isn't likely to need many adjustments.
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- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 63 reviews
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
by momo_atl on March 4, 2005
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
by subash422 on July 6, 2005
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
"Quality camcorder, but sub-par software"
on January 12, 2005
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: DCR-HC40
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Enclosure Color Silver
- Digital Zoom 120 x
- Effective Sensor Resolution 1.0 megapixels
- Total Pixels 1.0 megapixels
- Progressive scan Yes
- Optical Sensor Size 1/5"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 0 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MPEG EX
- Special Effects Black & White, Color, Sepia
- Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
- PCM Digital Sound 16bit (48KHz / 2 channels), 12bit (32KHz / 2 channels)
- Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode, Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Landscape, Spotlight, Beach & ski, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Sunset & moon
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic
- Camera Flash None
- Webcam Capability Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG - 320 x 240, MPEG - 160 x 112
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 8 MB Flash - Memory Stick Duo
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 1152 x 864, JPEG 640 x 480
- Media Type Mini DV
- Recording Speed LP, SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.8-2.3
- Focal Length 3.2 mm - 32 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.3
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 3.2 mm
- Max focal length 32 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Features Built-in lens shield
- Filter Size 25 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 46 - 460 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Title Generator Yes
- Search Modes Date search
- Additional Features PictBridge support, Touch-screen control, Progressive shutter system, Analog to digital conversion with pass through
- Time Code Yes
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Picture Package, Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories Memory Stick Duo adapter
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
- Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x USB, 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x Microphone, 1 x DC power input, 1 x Control-L (LANC)
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included 1, A/V cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type 1 x Camcorder battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
- Run Time (Up To) 95 min
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 month parts and labor limited warranty
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 123,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Expansion / Connectivity
- Wireless Connection No
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2 in
- Depth 4.4 in
- Height 3.4 in
- Weight 0.9 lbs
Product series
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Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, Mini DV, 6.8 megapixels, 0.9 lbs
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Price: $495.00
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, Mini DV, 1.0 megapixels, 0.9 lbs
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Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, Mini DV, 1.3 lbs
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Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, 3CCD, 12 x, Mini DV, 6.9 megapixels, 1.8 lbs
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Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 10 x, Mini DV, 0.9 lbs
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Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 12 x, Mini DV, 0.9 lbs
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Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 20 x, Mini DV, 0.9 lbs
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Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 20 x, Mini DV, 3.4 megapixels, 0.9 lbs
Manufacturer info
- Sony
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
- Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
- Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
